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District in Fujian, China
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Jimei (集美; Chi̍p-bí in Minnan, Jíměi in Mandarin) is a town in Fujian. It is administratively a part of Xiamen and shares many features of Xiamen, including a common public transportation system. However, Jimei is geographically distinct, not located on Xiamen Island but on the mainland to the North. The center of Xiamen is on the island; Jimei is the most populous and developed of several suburbs on the mainland. There is a map in the Xiamen article.
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嘉庚公园
Also called Kah Kee Park. A beautiful park in memory of Tan Kah Kee (Chen Jiageng), a rubber baron who made an enormous fortune in Malaya and founded both Xiamen University and Jimei University, originally a trades school. The park contains the Jimei Liberation Monument, Mr. Tan's former residence, and his mausoleum.
集美大学
Also known as Jimei Study Village, this is the academic center of Jimei. Founded by Tan Kah Kee in 1913, it contains several schools ranging from primary to higher education
XMUT, 厦门理工学院
This is the university’s main campus. There is also an older, smaller campus on Xiamen Island.
归来堂
Built in 1962 as a meeting place for overseas Chinese to get together. The main body is built in traditional palace style.
厦门园林博览苑
The park has a land area of about three square km (750 acres), and consists of five exhibition park islands, four ecological landscape islands and two peninsulas, including the main pavilion, Chinese Education Park, Marine Culture Island, Spa Island and other functional areas and related facilities.
三德利饭店
This restaurant is a local institution and serves full restaurant Chinese cuisine. Ginger Duck in Claypot is their specialty. They can vacuum pack the duck for easy take away. Besides Ginger Duck, there are also other local Xiamen delicacies available.
No. Jimei. Located in Jimei Study Village as a part of the well-known Jinjiang Inn chain. Provides good and affordable hotel rooms in a location close to the city center. Chinese Breakfast included. Prices around ¥200-250.
By plane
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is located in the North part of Xiamen Island, only a 10-minute car ride from Jimei.
By train
Xiamen North Railway Station is a large railway station located in Jimei.
By long-distance bus
A way to get directly Jimei from faraway places is to use the Jimei Long Distance Bus Station which is conveniently located in central Jimei.
By local public transit
Jimei shares a local public transit system with Xiamen and the other suburbs.
Jimei is a fairly small place, and most interesting sights are usually in walking distance from each other. Nevertheless, there are many ways to get around for longer distances.
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